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2007 hunter 31-2 questions from potential buyer Banooma at 4:54am 01.15.22 Mid-Size Boats 5/1209 2007 hunter 31-2. I have been kicking the tires of sailboat alternatives for the upcoming season, an
Help replacing Raw Water Pump on a Yanmar 4JH4-TE (2) SV_Funday at 4:38pm 01.14.22 Engines and Propulsion 8/4461 My raw water pump is leaking and I want to replace it, but it looks like I might need to remove a mo
Miami Boat Show 2022 CYQK at 12:37pm 01.14.22 Ask All Sailors 0/414 Anyone here on this site going this year?
2022 PacificNW Weather Update jssailem at 11:58am 01.14.22 Weather and Forecasting 18/3885 After all the doom and gloom, it is nice to share a bright dry future. Maybe. Take advantage when
Trailer Weight Tater at 7:28am 01.14.22 Day Sailers 13/2795 I have a Load Rite, 2005, 171000SL trailer for my 170. I think this was the standard OEM trailer at
Resting Keel on Bottom lehighsail at 7:13am 01.14.22 Ask All Sailors 11/3651 I was just reading thru an old thread on Cruiser Forum about how much water under the keel is comfor
Software and Data base update Udi at 5:22am 01.14.22 Ask All Sailors 2/593 Hi ! Any Idea how do I update data base and software for Raymarine MFD that was installed at 2010
New sail for sale (1) FDICsailing at 6:37pm 01.13.22 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/48
Four Masted Barque rounding Cape Horn 1928 - Captain Irving Captain Larry-DH at 6:29pm 01.13.22 Ask All Sailors 2/722 This is a fantastic documentary - when men were men. ZLzBDhilDL0
Help! Identify Antenna's (1) Ecosta at 4:53pm 01.13.22 Ask All Sailors 29/4131 This boat is new to me. Most of the equipment is approximately 18 years old (see photo attached) I c
What is this? (2) ingramsail at 1:13pm 01.13.22 Smaller Boats 9/1345 This was in bilge near pump.
Rudder Post on 1983 C&C32 Martin Hodgkinson at 12:30pm 01.13.22 Ask All Sailors 3/677 The rudder on my C'C 32 has been very stiff for some years. I finally pulled the rudder out and the
New to me C42; need autopilot and new Radar Wippy at 10:59am 01.13.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 11/2144 New to this forum. Just bought a very clean1989 C42 MK I. I would really appreciate any experienced
2 digit Hobbs Meter Catalina 27 oceanside27 at 8:40am 01.13.22 Ask All Sailors 9/1131 Maybe a dumb question, but I'm trying to figure why the hours meter on my Catalina 27 only has 2 dig
Slipper 17. Removal of Deck mounted mast support (3) Jimc91 at 7:03am 01.13.22 Ask All Sailors 8/1231 Suggestions for removal of wood support for deck mounted mast on Hake Slipper 17 as the laminated wo
PEX and chlorine (1) Bouchard at 4:41am 01.13.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/4844 Hello Sailors I own a Hunter Legend 40.5 1996. It comes with PEX piping. See pic attached. I've fou
Throttle Position while Sailing dkinzer at 7:31pm 01.12.22 Big Boats 18/3755 In December, we chartered a 44' Fountaine-Pajot Helia and sailed from Ft. Lauderdale to Key Largo an
Fridge & Freezer not Cold Enough Steven N at 6:51pm 01.12.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1757 2006 Beneteau 423 fridge and freezer not cooling fridge at 43 freezer at 29 cleaned the cooling finn
What do I do with PO's, uhh, leftovers? shot-by-ford at 5:53pm 01.12.22 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 22/2725 This is my first post in this forum, sorry to intro myself with such filth. Unfortunately that's lar
376 hunter tank level sensor (2) Nicolas at 5:21pm 01.12.22 Ask All Sailors 3/443 Hello, I own a 376 hunter which is stored in Florida and I am currently in Canada. I need to change

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Diesel engine as generator question? dlochner at 11:58am 03.25.25 Are you looking to repower with an old genset engine? Diesel engines have duty ratings for how long
Diesel engine as generator question? Foswick at 11:56am 03.25.25 I can't offer an answer, but I am interested in the question. Specifically, I am unclear of exactly
What is the "metal box" at the end of a rubber hose laying on my heat exchanger? Stu Jackson at 11:53am 03.25.25 Grabbing photo tonight. Will update post. Sorry posted before all the "known" stuff was done. No w
Main Rigging Upgrades Foswick at 11:16am 03.25.25 No, I definitely don't need that kind of purchase, especially since I don't really fuss with outhaul
Anchor/Steaming light with photodiode kloudie1 at 11:11am 03.25.25 I have seen some automatic anchor lights, but I've not seen an anchor-steaming combination with the
Diesel engine as generator question? Tally Ho at 10:44am 03.25.25
Catalina 22 New Design - Dinette Table Size? chipmonger at 10:17am 03.25.25 Will give that a try, thanks!
What is the "metal box" at the end of a rubber hose laying on my heat exchanger? Robert Strickland at 9:33am 03.25.25 What's at the other end of "the hose leading to it..."? Grabbing photo tonight. Will update post
Diesel engine as generator question? Maine Sail at 9:07am 03.25.25 Do diesel engines that are used as dedicated land based generators run at very high rpm's? What is
What is the "metal box" at the end of a rubber hose laying on my heat exchanger? Stu Jackson at 9:00am 03.25.25 What's at the other end of "the hose leading to it..."?
Main Rigging Upgrades jssailem at 8:54am 03.25.25 Do you need an 8:1 purchase on the outhaul for a sail that is about 190 sqft? There is nothing trou
Diesel engine as generator question? colemj at 8:51am 03.25.25 If you assume a fixed speed genset and not an inverter variable speed one, then yes, gensets are typ
Anchor/Steaming light with photodiode jssailem at 8:45am 03.25.25 I believe he wants to connect a photocell to trigger the lights on or off.
Catalina 22 New Design - Dinette Table Size? Jacktar at 8:27am 03.25.25 Call Catalina yachts and ask for tech dept, they will give it to you, they have the blueprints.
macerator install new location dlochner at 8:15am 03.25.25 Can I install my new replacement macerator in a new location that would be higher than the holding
Mini Globe Race 2025 SteveHughessails at 8:12am 03.25.25 Leg 2 is on the way. Very little wind to start. Electric motors have been allowed as they navigate t
Anchor/Steaming light with photodiode JoeWhite at 8:11am 03.25.25 What is a photodiode? Do you mean LED? or photocell?
Its funny Friday! WayneH at 7:55am 03.25.25 It's a thingamabob and it attaches to the whatchamacallit. Make sure you have a spare one.
Anchor/Steaming light with photodiode jssailem at 7:40am 03.25.25 Happy you found it. There is a consideration among some boaters that a steaming light on a sailboa
macerator install new location Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:36am 03.25.25 Installing it above the tank MIGHT eliminate the need for a vented loop in its discharge line. I've

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